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Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Pet Cremation Fraud

4/3/2026

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  • Rodney Ward, a 56-year-old man from Baltimore County, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding pet owners through his fake crematorium, Loving Care Pet Funeral and Cremation Services.
  • He collected about $13,000 from at least 50 victims.
  • He returned rocks and debris instead of ashes.
  • Investigators found decomposing animals in a hearse at Ward's home.
  • The judge may reduce the sentence if Ward provides information about missing pets.